Summer Days

My family is so sad summer is close to over! We have enjoyed many visits to the park, swimming and lots of playing in the backyard. Its been nice to just let the boys run around to burn some energy. One of Riley's favorite things this summer has been "helping" Dad mow the lawn. He follows Kal all over the yard with his small lawn mower.

Preschool Days

Taylor has started preschool again and loves it. Its three days a week since he is in the older group. He goes down the street from our house. It is the second year Taylor is doing preschool but its the first year Riley has noticed Taylor is gone. You would think Riley would like some one on one time with Mom but Riley is pretty sad the whole time Taylor is in school. He walks around the house saying "Tay, Tay, Tay home home." Its pretty sad. Then when we start to walk down the street to pick Taylor up Riley gets really excited. I am glad Taylor is loving preschool and has many friends. We look forward to another year with his excellent teacher Miss Sarah.

Labor Day Rocks

I have found since being married holidays are sometimes more stressful then fun. Don't get me wrong I enjoy being with family but sometimes with two families there is alot of running around to do and not enough relaxing. That's why my new favorite holiday is Labor Day. Kalvin had the day off of work! Yippee. Emily, Wes and Hailey were visiting and had stayed the night at our place so that afternoon we had a barbecue with my side of the family. FUN FUN! Everyone cleared out by three and Riley and I got take a little nap (NICE). After naps we had dinner as a family, its sad but this is a rare occasion during the week with work schedules. We then went to the park. Riley loves the park and is finally at the age where I don't have to chase after him while he is teetering on all the steps and slides. We then headed home and watched Rio and had milkshakes. The kids were then in bed by nine and Kal and I had a relaxing rest of the night. What a prefect day!!!! Did I already mention I love Labor Day!!!

Newest Family Addition

WE WELCOME

Hailey Louise Mangum

August 15,2011

I was lucky enough to go to Cedar City to visit when Hailey was born. Emily did awesome in the delivery. Hailey is such a doll. I can't wait to see her this weekend! So have so much hair and hardy cries! Taylor and Riley can't wait to meet there new cousin.

Animal Farm

Today we went to Thanksgiving Point's animal farm. It was so much fun. It was a little hot but still enjoyable. Taylor loved feeding the goats, playing at the soil market, seeing the animals and riding the ponys. Riley loved eatting snacks, riding the pretend tractor and saying "horse, horse, horse" over and over. It was definately worth the five dollars it cost us!

Thanks Jenn, Sammy, Maddie and Ethan for playing!

An afternoon with the M's

Last Wendesday some of my friends from high school, Melissa, Mary and Michelle, got together for the afternoon. It included free lunch at the park, playing at the park and seeing Michelle's new house--which is awesome. There was a total of seven kids. (Not all kids are picutres, sorry) Eveyone had so much fun playing. I was lucky to have such good friends in high school and I am so glad we continue to get together to see eachother still. There has been weddings, babies, moves in and out of state and even some sad times. But through it all we have been able to help eachother. They are a awesome bunch of girls. Thanks for the fun day!

Age doesn't matter

My sweetheart turned 30 at the end of last month. Last night we finshed up the celebarting with a big barbaque over at Kal's mom and dad's house. We have spent the last few weeks celebrating with family. My sister was nice enough to watch our kiddos while me and Kal went out. Its quite the luxury to go to the movies these days. I hope you had a great 30th. We love you!!!